Monaghan County Council is now inviting applications under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) Historic Thatched Building Stream 2026.
Overview
The purpose of the scheme is to protect the heritage value of historic thatched roof buildings across Ireland, including dwellings and other structures. The scheme is being administered by Monaghan County Council’s Planning Section.
Eligibility Structures and Levels of funding available
The BHIS Historic Thatched Buildings Stream is intended to support thatched buildings in need of repair and conservation works.
| Type of Building & Applicant | Description | Max. Grant Available | Proportion of funding available |
| Historic thatched building | Any historic thatched structure, including domestic or commercial properties. | Up to €20,000 | 80% of total cost of works |
Eligible applications will be assessed for selection under the following criteria:
| 1. | Significance of the structure |
| 2. | Efficacy of the works |
| 3. | Quality of the works |
| 4. | Contribution to public amenity |
Note: An application under the BHIS Historic Thatched Buildings Stream does not preclude a separate application under the Historic Structures Fund or the main stream of the BHIS, but only one grant can be availed of per structure.
How to apply
The BHIS Historic Thatched Building Stream 2026 Circular, application form and associated information are available to download below.
HTB Thatch 2026 Application Form A
Hard copies are also available at Planning Reception.
Completed applications using Form A and accompanied by a comprehensive method statement must be submitted to Angela Gallagher, Administrative Officer, Planning Section, No.1 Dublin Street, Monaghan Town, H18 X982 or emailed to builtheritage@monaghancoco.ie on or before the 26th September 2025.